Past Events

Join us for a potluck & fun activities for all members and their families! The annual OCA/CAA picnic is hosted this year by OCA New Jersey and will be held on Sunday, October 4 at Van Saun County Park, Pavilion C, in Paramus, NJ. RSVP by September 23!

Join us for a fun-filled Mooncake Night Market celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival!🌕🏮

Film Screening & Panel: Join us for Silent War: Asian American Reckonings with Mental Health, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker and special guests!

Part of the 2026 Mental Wellness Support Series, the first seminar, “Understanding Adolescent Brain Development and Mental Wellness,” will discuss adolescent development and methods to improve parent-child communication! This will be presented in Chinese by Dr. Qi (Chris) Peng.

An evening to recognize & celebrate the accomplishments of our Youth & Women!

Here's an exciting new event for Korean speakers in Westchester sponsored by our new partner, Korean Community Services!

Volunteer with OCA-WHV to help distribute nutritious food to neighbors in need.

Join AARP and the AARP Fraud Watch Network for a special event focused on protecting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community from financial scams.

OCA youth return to PepsiCo for an exciting career day! Register by June 24... spots are limited!

The annual Asian Heritage Festival is one of the most popular ethnic cultural celebrations for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Westchester County.

Four free mental health workshops presented by the OCA LI, NJ, NY and WHV chapters and the Chinese Adoptee Alliance (CAA).  This is OCA and CAA’s second year honoring AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month with a workshop series.

Come join OCA's four chapters as we march in Manhattan! This year’s 5th Annual NYC AAPI Heritage Parade is especially meaningful as we celebrate our country’s 250th anniversary.

Featuring the Honorable Denny Chin: An important discussion on civil rights challenges and triumphs for Asian American communities throughout our nation's history

In the Tainbao era of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shande is a low-ranking functionary in the imperial government set with the seemingly impossible task of procuring fresh lychees from Lingnan province and bringing them back in time for the birthday celebration of the emperor's favored consort, Yang Guifei.

Each year, a celebration of Japanese heritage, art, tradition and food takes place right outside of Central Park at the Japan Parade & Street Fair. This rich cultural event connects New Yorkers and NYC visitors with the local Japanese community.

Salute to Seniors is a celebration of the seniors in our community and includes something for everyone. Plan an outing to attend the event, spend the day, have lunch and enjoy all the attractions. Be sure to bring a friend, family member or caregiver and be prepared to enjoy the day!

SPEAK’s next event is on preparing for the college application process while minimizing stress. We’ll have an admissions officer and some seniors who’ve survived the process. There will be free lunch! 🙏 It’s free but folks just need to register as space is limited.

FREE for OCA-WHV members! Please register at the link. This exciting event features martial arts by monks from the legendary Shaolin Temple, dance, paper cuttings, Yu Opera and other programs.